News from City Council
Apr 01, 2025
Tacoma City Council Statement on National Actions to Strip Federal Employees of Their Collective Bargaining Rights
I – along with my colleagues on the Tacoma City Council – stand in strong solidarity with the Pierce County Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO, and all workers affected…
Mar 31, 2025
Transgender Pride Commemorative Flag Displayed for First Time Above Tacoma Dome and Other City Facilities
Today, in recognition of the Transgender Day of Visibility, the City of Tacoma took the historic step of raising the Transgender Pride commemorative flag above the Tacoma Dome,…
Mar 04, 2025
City Council Seeks to Broaden Inclusion of Seniors on Tacoma’s Committees, Boards, and Commissions
The Tacoma City Council voted on Tuesday to declare the inclusion of community members over the age of 65 on the City of Tacoma’s Committees, Boards, and Commissions…
Feb 26, 2025
At-Large Council Member Olgy Diaz and District 4 Council Member Sandesh Sadalge on the Adoption of Resolution 41627 and Substitute Resolution 41628
On February 25, the Tacoma City Council adopted Resolution 41627 and Substitute Resolution 41628. Resolution 41627 aligns City policy with Washington state law – specifically RCW 43.17.425(1) – which restricts…
Feb 25, 2025
City of Tacoma Recognized With Healthy Communities Awards From Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
The City of Tacoma is proud to announce that two of its departments, Planning & Development Services and Environmental Services, have been honored with Healthy Communities awards from…
Feb 21, 2025
City of Tacoma Invests $800,000 to Expand Youth and Cultural Programming in District 4
The City of Tacoma has invested $800,000 to expand youth and cultural programming in District 4, as directed by the more than 12,000 District 4 residents who had…
Feb 11, 2025
City of Tacoma Nominates Cassidy Maruska for Prestigious Association of Washington Cities Scholarship
Mayor Victoria Woodards proudly announced the City of Tacoma’s nomination of Cassidy Maruska, from the Science and Math Institute in Tacoma, for the Association of Washington Cities (AWC)…
Feb 06, 2025
Tacoma City Council Member Joe Bushnell Appointed to Lead National League of Cities’ Military Communities Council
Tacoma City Council Member Joe Bushnell has been appointed to serve a one-year term as Chair of the National League of Cities (NLC) 2025 Military Communities Council. As…